We are a 225ha (150ha milking platform) farm located on the edge of the Kaipara Harbour. Located 20 mins from Helensville, we spring calve 360 Friesian cows through a 20ASHB with ACRs. Operating a System 4 unit, we have modern facilities that have been significantly upgraded over the past 5 years. We take pride in our animals and the presentation of the farm. Currently growing 18ha of maize silage off-farm, with R2 heifers out at grazing, surplus land is used to provide silage for the milking herd and to graze calves through to May.
We are looking for a team player who has excellent animal husbandry skills and good general knowledge of day-to-day farming. We believe in all working together when necessary, offering the support of a farm consultant and supportive off-farm owners, while also wanting to allow the flexibility of on-farm decision making to the contract milker on a day-to-day basis to achieve the best production and outcomes for all.
Production over the past 3 years averages 115,000. Following significant pasture renovation and capital development combined with appropriate supplement, expectations are that this can be lifted to in excess of 130,000kg MS.
The farm requires 2 fulltime labour units with relief staff as required. 2 houses are provided with the role, a newly renovated 3-bedroom and a 4-bedroom home both on-farm.
Costs: Labour, Motorbikes (& fuel), Power, Rubberware & Detergents
Income: $1.50/kg MS plus incentives
All applicants must reside in NZ with appropriate NZ visas and/or NZ citizenship.